at home. Ramcke also added that the kids are asked to join in by asking questions and reviewing the material along with doing a "craft (工艺) project in relation to the book". Every child also gets a book to take home and books are donated to school libraries through the program.

　　"The kids develop a love of reading，" Ramcke said. "Studying doesn't become as hard to them when they learn how to explain it a little bit better. They learn how to think about their words. Their team communication skills and their grades go up."

　　语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。Reading to Kids在唐人街时装秀上募捐并招募志愿者。

　　5．What was special about this year's Miss Chinatown Fashion Show?

　　A．It encouraged people to read.

　　B．It donated books to Reading to Kids.

　　C．It offered support to Reading to Kids.

　　D．It asked show designers to volunteer.

　　解析：选C　推理判断题。由第一段中的"It was also a fund­raiser (募捐活动) and volunteer sign­up event for the grassroots organization Reading to Kids."可知，该时装秀帮助Reading to Kids募捐和招募志愿者，故选C。

　　6．How often are the reading clubs held?

　　A．Every day. B．Once a month.

　　C．Twice a month. D．Every Saturday.

　　解析：选B　细节理解题。由第三段中的"reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month"可知，阅读俱乐部每月组织一次活动，故选B。

　　7．While kids are read to at the reading clubs, their parents ________.

　　A．are reading the material

　　B．are learning arts and crafts

　　C．are asked questions about reading

　　D．are trained to encourage their kids to read

　　解析：选D　细节理解题。由第四段中的"while the parents receive training on how to encourage their children to read at home"可知，孩子们参加阅读俱乐部的活动时，他们的父母会接受关于如何激励孩子们阅读的培训，故选D。

　　8．What is the last paragraph mainly about?

　　A．How Reading to Kids works.

　　B．Why reading is important to kids.

　　C．The way to get kids to love reading.

D．The influence of Reading to Kids on kids.